Singkil is very unique Phillippines traditional dance of Maranao people of Lake Lanao depicting one of the episodes in the epic poem Darangen which was popularised by Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company. Singkil is derived from a story in Darangen. Singkil means to entangle the feet with disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path. The dance involves rich ornamental costumes and a female lead and male lead and other dancers elegantly dancing between rhythmically striki

Get to know the enchanting Meranaw Singkil dance! The word Singkil originates from the golden anklet worn by royalty, symbolizing elegance and poise. This traditional dance is inspired by the Meranaw epic, Darangen, where Princess Lawanen and her entourage skillfully dance between clashing bamboo poles, showcasing their agility and refinement. The dance is actually an enactment of a scene from Darangen, where Princess Lawanen escapes abduction in the forest, caught in the middle of destruction c